More than 1,000 children registered for a better start at life

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

More than 1,000 children with disability have registered to access early intervention services through the Australian Government’s $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability…

More than 1,000 children registered for a better start at life

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

More than 1,000 children with disability have registered to access early intervention services through the Australian Government’s $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability…

24 new apartments for vulnerable South Australians

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Vulnerable people, including older Australians, living in Campbelltown are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator…

New housing project for vulnerable South Australians

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Vulnerable people living in Goolwa are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator for South Australia…

14 new apartments for vulnerable South Australians

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Vulnerable people living in Noarlunga Downs, are set to benefit from today’s opening of a housing project delivered under the Gillard Government’s national commitment to…

Major Horn Island airport upgrade opened

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Passengers flying to and from Horn Island in Queensland will benefit from more seats and more regular services following the completion of a $9 million…

Wave Hill Walk-off anniversary

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off – the event that helped to kick start the land rights movement and elevated the…

Gillard government launches online financial councellor map

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today launched an online map to help people in financial…

Hearing Awareness Week: 21 – 27 August

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

Hearing Awareness Week kicks off today across the country (21 – 27 August) and parents of young hearing impaired children are being encouraged to sign…

Hearing Awareness Week: 21 – 27 August 2011

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Hearing Awareness Week kicks off today across the country (21 – 27 August) and parents of young hearing impaired children are being encouraged to sign…

Cape York Welfare Reform Trial set to continue

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian and Queensland Governments have announced the Cape York Welfare Reform trial will continue until 31 December 2012, following extensive consultations with local communities.…

Local organisations providing support for vulnerable families

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Community organisations in 2,200 locations across Australia have now received funding to deliver vital support for vulnerable families and children. Under the Gillard Government’s Family…

Government Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MP

The Australian Government is seeking input from all Australians on the development of a national plan to give women and girls greater protection in conflict…

Flying Start for Better Start

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

Families of children with disabilities have embraced the Australian Government’s new $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, with 725 children registering in…

Flying Start for Better Start

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Families of children with disabilities have embraced the Australian Government’s new $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, with 725 children registering in…

Brain Injury Awareness Week

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

Today marks the start of Brain Injury Awareness Week (15 – 21 August), recognising and empowering the more than 500,000 Australians living with a brain…

Doomadgee’s upgraded PCYC open for business

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

State Member for Mount Isa Betty Kiernan MP last week helped to open the new-look Doomadgee PCYC which has had a $2 million redevelopment. The…